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Austin Council Demands Answers After Teen Shooting | Austin News
Austin city council members are demanding answers after police fatally shot a 17-year-old boy in a tragic incident that began with a false 911 call — the teen’s own phone reported an armed person, but the “gun” was actually a water bottle. Three officers are on paid administrative leave as both a criminal investigation and internal review unfold. Council members, deeply saddened by the loss, are calling for full transparency, accountability, and urgent reforms — including better mental health resources and clearer de-escalation protocols. One council member, after reviewing body camera…
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